Essex County, Virginia: null
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+7.7
2024 Margin
R+7.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
11K
Population
Essex County, Virginia voted R+7.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,245 votes (53.42%). This represented a R+7.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.2
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+7.7
2020→2024 SwingR+7.1%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,599
Median Age
46.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,335(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
53.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
35.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
69.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.7%(2,775) | 53.4%(3,245) | R+7.7 | -7.1 |
| 2020 | 49.2%(3,038) | 49.8%(3,075) | R+0.6 | +1.5 |
| 2016 | 47.3%(2,542) | 49.5%(2,657) | R+2.1 | -9.4 |
| 2012 | 53.1%(3,016) | 45.9%(2,602) | D+7.3 | -3.0 |
| 2008 | 54.7%(2,934) | 44.4%(2,379) | D+10.3 | +17.2 |
| 2004 | 46.2%(2,007) | 53.0%(2,304) | R+6.8 | -0.4 |
| 2000 | 45.7%(1,750) | 52.1%(1,995) | R+6.4 | -7.6 |
| 1996 | 47.2%(1,668) | 46.0%(1,627) | D+1.2 | +9.2 |
| 1992 | 40.5%(1,583) | 48.6%(1,897) | R+8.0 | +14.1 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(1,294) | 60.6%(2,038) | R+22.1 | +1.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.2%(2,858) | 51.8%(3,072) | R+3.6 | -8.1 |
| 2020 | 52.3%(3,194) | 47.7%(2,917) | D+4.5 | +1.1 |
| 2018 | 51.3%(2,266) | 47.9%(2,115) | D+3.4 | +7.6 |
| 2014 | 47.0%(1,419) | 51.1%(1,545) | R+4.2 | -11.4 |
| 2012 | 53.6%(2,964) | 46.3%(2,562) | D+7.3 | -29.5 |
| 2008 | 67.9%(3,565) | 31.1%(1,633) | D+36.8 | +44.1 |
| 2006 | 45.8%(1,444) | 53.1%(1,674) | R+7.3 | +79.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 87.1%(1,329) | R+87.1 | -81.0 |
| 2000 | 47.0%(1,774) | 53.0%(2,004) | R+6.1 | -2.6 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(1,626) | 51.7%(1,743) | R+3.5 | +1.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.0%(2,289) | 52.8%(2,572) | R+5.8 | +0.5 |
| 2017 | 46.5%(1,730) | 52.7%(1,963) | R+6.3 | -2.9 |
| 2013 | 44.3%(1,381) | 47.7%(1,487) | R+3.4 | +18.2 |
| 2009 | 39.2%(1,051) | 60.8%(1,631) | R+21.6 | -20.6 |
| 2005 | 48.7%(1,500) | 49.8%(1,533) | R+1.1 | -9.9 |
| 2001 | 54.2%(1,436) | 45.4%(1,203) | D+8.8 | +24.7 |
| 1997 | 40.9%(1,079) | 56.8%(1,499) | R+15.9 | +3.4 |
| 1993 | 40.0%(1,158) | 59.3%(1,716) | R+19.3 | -8.8 |
| 1989 | 44.7%(1,373) | 55.2%(1,694) | R+10.5 | -8.6 |
| 1985 | 49.1%(1,224) | 50.9%(1,270) | R+1.8 | +0.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(70.9%) | Bernie Sanders(11.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(82.1%) | Bernie Sanders(17.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(72.0%) | Hillary Clinton(27.3%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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